Category Archives: News

TOPEKA — Local lawmakers say they are pleased that monthly tax revenues have both stayed strong throughout the calendar year and are starting fiscal 2019 on a good note. July tax receipts were j...

Lyon County deputies are investigating after a man was reported walking along a state highway with a gun — and was later found with more than one gun in his possession. Deputies received a repor...

Further details may be released Monday after an injury crash in Emporia on Saturday night. Emporia Police Officer Sinjin Andrews says two cars collided at Sixth and West around 9 pm. Early indications...

TOPEKA — The Kansas Water Office says this week’s announcement about new plans to reduce sediment in federal reservoirs, including John Redmond, is a big deal for the state and a big oppor...

An investigation continues after a car chase that went from Emporia to Hartford on Friday. Samantha Scheve, 23, of Emporia, was arrested at the end of the chase in the 1100 block of Road W. Formal cha...

CARBONDALE — Five Melvern residents, including two teenagers and two younger children, were hospitalized after a crash near Carbondale late Friday night. The Kansas Highway Patrol says a pickup ...

At least one candidate for governor will be in Emporia before Tuesday’s primary. Democrat Josh Svaty will appear at Billy Simms BBQ, 737 West Sixth, from noon to 1 pm Monday to meet with voters....

TOPEKA — The Kansas Corporation Commission has adjusted Wolf Creek’s Decommissioning Financing Plan, in part to extend the time spent fuel rods will stay on site. During a recent hearing, ...

A near sold out Denim and Diamonds gala dazzled ESU’s Webb Hall Friday night. The most important fundraising event of the year for the Newman Regional Health Foundation saw more than 100 items d...

An Emporia woman was arrested after a chase Friday, and Emporia Police are looking for a second person believed to be part of the incident. Capt. Dave DeVries says the incident apparently started in t...